Can you imagine eliminating your morning “pretty coffee” filled with sugar and creamed toppings? What about cheese, desserts or fried everything? So many times people tell me they can’t stop their favorite foods, so they don’t even think about committing to a newish lifestyle. I get it. That was me. I obsessed over cheese plates, craved creamy frostings and longed for bulky pastas. I had been drinking tons of diet soda for almost two decades, so only remembered life being bloated. But that all changed when I started eating clean. And trust me, you can take small steps and get there, too.

Yes, my motivation was to be well and eliminate any toxins that could cause my cancer to grow. But after a few months, I noticed that I looked amazing. My skin was clear, my energy high, my hair less dirty AND I felt thinner. Yes, I lost a few pounds, but the bigger story is that not being bloated from soda, packaged foods and simple carbs made me feel toned and strong within my own body. I wish I would have understood how much better I would FEEL if I truly took care of myself.

That’s why I encourage others to do the same for themselves. Eating clean, being active and living with less toxins truly helps an individual look AND feel great. It doesn’t change over night. But it can be done by making a commitment slowly. Set little goals and once you progress, add a few more. It’s also important to check in with your doctor or naturopath to get their guidance, making it a recipe for success.

So if you are looking to take small steps toward clean eating with a focus of adding more fruits and veggies in your family’s life, here are more than 50 tips* if you don’t know where to begin.

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Some of my Favorite Clean Eating Tools

*I truly believe in including my doctors and medical team in my lifestyle choices. It’s important to always contact a doctor before any change of diet, etc. It also makes you accountable.

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Thanks for stopping by and sharing. I, too, try and eat clean as much as possible. Sometimes, like at weddings and various events, it’s more challenging but still manageable. One just has to think about it and try and be creative with options. Have a great rest of the week.

Thanks. Please feel free to let us know some of your favorite clean eating tips. As you said, there are so many ideas out there…even for those who embody healthy living, there’s always something new to learn. I loved attending the Green Festival in NYC a few weeks ago for that reason. I hope to attend ShiftCon in the fall. Have a great rest of the week.

I love hearing what other moms pack for lunch or make for dinner. Sometimes we all just get stuck in the rut of eating the same things. I hope you enjoy this list and find some new snacks and meals for everyone. Thanks for sharing and always supporting me. Have a great week.

Zucchini noodles, what a great idea! I love zucchini, but have never thought to do that! Thank you for that tip and all of the other fabulous ones. This article has been pinned and will be referred to throughout the summer and on :)Jen recently posted…The Secret To Successful Blogging

Thank you for sharing this. I’m excited that you want to try the zucchini noodles. It was life changing for me. You can eat them raw (cooked sauce will wilt the zucchini a little.) Or, I like them best steamed. A restaurant near me does this and it truly is delicious. Let me know what other new ideas you stumped upon or love from the list. Have a great week.

Yay. Thanks for sharing this post. I love love love finding new fun ways to eat clean. It’s funny because I used to be the biggest fake food and sugar fan, but now I actually don’t even miss it. I’ve found too many tasty treats that make me feel so much better.

I LOVE these ideas…and am happy to say I’ve been doing a few of them! Printing these out and putting them on my fridge right now! Thanks so much!Sarah @ Life Love & Thyme recently posted…Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

We usually eat pretty healthy at home and I feel a lot better since starting it. I actually feel sick if I splurge too much now. My husband just “complained” to me yesterday because he can’t eat a lot of the junky stuff he used to eat because I’ve been feeding him so much more real food lately!Rabia @TheLiebers recently posted…My job Appreciates Me. My Bike? Not so Much!

That’s awesome. Not that your husband (or you) feel sick after eating lousy foods, but it’s great that you are eating so healthy now. Isn’t it amazing how much better you feel. I used to drink at least 4 20-ouncers of Diet Dr. Pepper daily. Eliminating that alone made me feel 5-lbs lighter. Now that I eat more healthy fibers from fruits and veggies, I also think I have a ton more energy and glowing skin.

This is a fabulous list, Caryn. What’s really great about it is that it has so many great ideas on it that it is easy to find a few to start with and as we get used to those we can come back to the list and add more. I’m going to pin this for future reference.Topaz recently posted…Growing Food in Your Kitchen – My Little Hydroponics Experiment

Thanks. I’m glad you liked the list. I had a lot of fun putting it together. Now that I’ve been eating clean for almost two years it all really comes natural to me. Have a great week. Thanks for the share.

Congrats on eating clean for over a year. That’s a HUGE feat. I’m sure you’ve mastered a lot. But hey, we all can learn more and more each day. Enjoy it and please come back and share your thoughts and tips. We’re all in this together. Happy New Year.

John, Thanks for the very nice compliment. I am truly passionate about healthy living both for my own disease prevention and to help others. I’m so glad that you found my site useful. Feel free to reach out here or on social media with more questions or thoughts. Happy New Year.

Some great tips to living a healthier lifestyle. Eggs is something I really need in my diet but I hate the taste of them. However, I found that I can stomach an omelette if it’s full of other food. This way I can get the eggs in my diet without tasting them.

About Me

Caryn Sullivan is a wife, mother, former media professional, and cancer survivor who always finds a reason to smile. Pretty Wellness chronicles tips and tales on making the journey toward optimal health easy for her and her family. She traded in diet sodas, toxic make-up, and a chaotic routine for green juices, clean products, and a more-Zen lifestyle. Read Bio